Germoglio
Germoglio ジェルモーリオ
Italian in Kyoto Station Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Kyōto Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 53% of its Italian restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 18 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (4 of its 12 seats), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Kyoto City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokusou | — | ¥12,650 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed |
| Ristorante dei CACCIATORI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| arancino KYOTO | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Gion Danbata | — | ¥16,000 | ¥10,000 | Limited from abroad | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Tue |
| Germoglio | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 6 min, Kyōto | Wed |
| Miyagawacho Saka | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Germoglio
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-343-0690 (+81-75-343-0690 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
Course
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12, including 4 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Open terrace, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | November 2018 |
Getting there
6 min walk (470 m) from Kyōto Station.
Also near: Gojō (Exit 8): 9 min · Shichijō (Exit 3): 11 min
- Leave Kyōto Station and walk south-west for 100 m.
- Bear left at Starbucks and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at McDonald's and walk 160 m.
- Turn right onto Shichijō Street and walk 120 m.
Germoglio is on your right.
On your right
Look for
Germoglio ジェルモーリオ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
Germoglio ジェルモーリオ京都府京都市下京区東境町172 ネオヒルズビル2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 172 Higashisakaicho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8217 |
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| Directions | Nearest station: 6 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Station, 420 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Dusit Thani Kyoto, 420 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Germoglio has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Germoglio in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in Kyoto
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Germoglio |
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As stated on germogliokyoto.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Germoglio cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Germoglio closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Germoglio?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Germoglio?
Kyōto Station, about 6 minutes on foot (470 m). Gojō Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Germoglio have a Michelin star?
Yes. Germoglio has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.